How I Simplified My Sustainable Living Journey (And You Can Too)

Sustainable living can feel like a mountain when you’re at the bottom.

You want to reduce your waste, protect your family’s health and live more in line with your values, but where do you even begin? Between the greenwashing, the endless product options and the pressure to be perfectly plastic-free, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

I’ve been there. And if you’re there now, I want to share what helped me shift from eco-overwhelm to quiet confidence and how you can do the same, one simple swap at a time.

Step One: I Stopped Trying to Be Perfect

For a long time, I thought sustainable living had to be all or nothing and if I couldn’t do it perfectly, I shouldn’t bother at all.

But here’s what I learned: progress is better than perfection. Small, intentional changes, even just one or two to start, are more impactful (and sustainable) than trying to overhaul your entire life overnight.

Step Two: I Focused on One Space at a Time

Trying to change everything at once? Recipe for burnout. I decided to start with the kitchen, because it was the most waste-heavy part of my home and a space I used every day.

I swapped:

• My plastic sponges for compostable sponge cloths
• Disposable dish brushes for reusable wood + fibre ones
• Harsh sprays for ltoxin-free, refillable cleaning concentrates

Not only did my kitchen feel calmer and cleaner, I started saving money, too.

Step Three: I Chose Brands I Could Trust

I didn’t have time to research every ingredient or decode confusing packaging. I needed a brand that curated the best for me, simple, beautiful, ethical and genuinely low-tox.

That’s when I found The Living Co. (yes — this brand was built from that very moment).

We’re here to be the shortcut we wish we had:
No overwhelm. No greenwashing. Just curated, conscious essentials that do the job and look good doing it.

Ready to Begin? Start With These 3 Easy Swaps

If you’re not sure where to begin, here are three low-waste swaps that are affordable, easy to use, and genuinely make a difference:

Compostable sponge cloths — Replace your plastic sponges and reduce microplastic pollution at the sink.

Toxin-free cleaning concentrates — Safer for your family, your surfaces, and the environment.

🧺 Reusable shopping and produce bags — Keep them in your car or by the front door. You’ll never forget them again.

You can find all of these inside our Eco Kitchen Essentails Kit — curated to help you get started without overthinking it. 

Your Journey, Your Pace

The shift from overwhelmed to empowered doesn’t happen overnight. But with every refill, every reusable cloth, every better choice, you start to feel lighter in your home, your habits and your heart.

And that’s the real transformation.